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Economics

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Study with us
• study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute – a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students
• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems
• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers
• gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience
• benefit from being taught by staff who have strong links with policy-makers and industry
• Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

Why this course?
• Following the recent global financial crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.
• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
• Our Economics degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skill

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L100
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L100
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB - ABB

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B

Scottish Higher
AAAA - AAABB

Higher English B; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 - 30 points

No subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5

Scottish HNC
Pass

Relevant HNC, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Scottish HND
Pass

Relevant HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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